House Passes Bill to Spur Business
Between U.S. and Saharan Africa

WASHINGTON -- The House approved a bill to stimulate business ties between the U.S. and sub-Saharan Africa.

Voting 233-186, the House passed the African Growth and Opportunity Act, which would improve access to U.S. markets for African garment makers and other businesses. It would also require the Clinton administration to negotiate free-trade agreements with reform-minded African countries.